It has never been more acceptable to be a part of the LGBT spectrum. Today same-sex couples can marry, receive legal protections against discrimination in most states, and can openly serve in the military. This progress did not come about overnight and its history stretches back decades.
This short history begins with the Stonewall Riots, a disturbance in New York City that galvanized members of the gay community and straight allies to work towards the more open minded and tolerant society that exists today. There is much progress still to be made but understanding the movement's history is integral to appreciating how far we have come and inspire us to continue pressing forward.
In this book you'll learn about the history of:
• The Stonewall Riots
• Pride Parades
• Sodomy Laws
• The AIDS Crisis
• The "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Policy and its repeal
• Marriage Equality
This short history begins with the Stonewall Riots, a disturbance in New York City that galvanized members of the gay community and straight allies to work towards the more open minded and tolerant society that exists today. There is much progress still to be made but understanding the movement's history is integral to appreciating how far we have come and inspire us to continue pressing forward.
In this book you'll learn about the history of:
• The Stonewall Riots
• Pride Parades
• Sodomy Laws
• The AIDS Crisis
• The "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Policy and its repeal
• Marriage Equality
